How eBay Fared in Latest Skype Deal
New York Times (blog) Her idea that Skype, the Internet calling service, would encourage eBay's users to talk to one another rather than chat by e-mail never panned out. EBay ultimately acknowledged its mistake and cut its losses by selling a 65 percent … eBay Hoists Internet ETFs on Skype Deal Timeline: Skype from startup to $8.5 billion sale Microsoft's Call on Skype: Profits, $0; Value, $8.5 billion |
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